Vincent Pluchet

Spearheaded the establishment of a boutique financial consultancy, leading business planning, financial strategy, and M&A initiatives for a diverse client base.

• Developed dynamic and sophisticated financial models for insurance and cross-sector clients.
• Performed market entry studies, valuations, and synergy estimations
• Supported clients in due diligence and negotiations, driving substantial valuation improvements.
• Enabled a client to avoid a multi-million-dollar capital increase by optimizing solvency requirements.
• Enhanced operational efficiency, reducing budgeting processes from 3 weeks to 3 days.

Oversaw the financial strategy and operations across 14 countries, bolstering financial monitoring and operational efficiency.

• Established robust financial performance monitoring across the region.
• Assessed major projects, including bancassurance distribution and new business lines.
• Represented AXA on various boards, including AXA Middle East, AXA Insurance Saudi Arabia BSC, and AXA Egypt P&C.

Transformed finance operations, contributing to substantial revenue growth and operational efficiencies through strategic leadership and technology implementation.

• Developed a full-fledged finance function including strategy, actuarial, risk management, and compliance.
• Played a key role in enabling revenue growth from $278 million to $928 million over 8 years (16% CAGR) through robust financial planning and monitoring.
• Pioneered technology-driven initiatives, including new finance software and offshoring, saving time and costs.
• Supported the successful incorporation and listing of AXA Cooperative in Saudi Arabia, and the related portfolio transfer.
• Scope: AXA companies in Gulf & Saudi Arabia, with 900 staff, a premium volume of over US$900 million, and investments of over US$500 million.

Reversed financial losses to achieve profitability, modernized reporting and planning tools, and improved talent management strategies.

• Led financial affairs, HR and IT functions for AXA Middle East, overseeing a team of 20.
• Transformed a $3 million loss into a $560,000 profit within four years ($4 million profit by 2012).
• Enhanced decision-making through advanced reporting and strategic planning tools.
• Revamped talent acquisition and retention by optimizing staff compensation strategies.

• Monitored activities and contributed to strategy across Italy, Turkey, LATAM, Lebanon, and the Gulf Region.
• Assessed local growth projects with management and JV partners.
• Played a key role in the sale of operations in Argentina and Brazil, coordinating with HQ corporate finance.
• Advanced through roles, including Manager of Industrial Risks Underwriting, and Manager of Quality & Statistics.